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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.44, 7,650.96 and 3,249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.44, 7,650.96 and 3,249.84 is: 4,874.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.44 : 7,650.96 = 3,249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.44/7,650.96 = 3,249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.44x = 7,650.96 × 3,249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.44x = 24,864,395.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864,395.85/5,101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.00

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